Is it OK to confront your parents?

Is it OK to confront your parents?

You may discover over time that confronting your parents is just not worth the cost. Barring life-threatening or very serious issues, you may need to let some things go and accept things the way they are. Your parents may never be able to be a part of your emotional support system.

How do you stand up to your parents when they are wrong?

Tips

  1. Give each other personal space.
  2. Walk away if your mother gets hostile!
  3. Don’t fight unnecessarily.
  4. Be cool, calm and collected.
  5. Make treats for her, buy her gifts.
  6. Keep in mind that it hurts her when things don’t go her way but she will always forgive you.

How do you tell your parents that they are the problem?

Here are some things to help you talk to your parents about those uncomfy things that you would much rather not talk about, at all.

  1. Practice What You’re Gonna Say.
  2. Find The Best Time To Talk.
  3. Make Your Feelings Known.
  4. Define The Real Problem.
  5. Explain What You Need From Them.
  6. Be Honest.
  7. Try Understanding Their Perspective.
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Should you tell your parents how they hurt you?

All parents, guardians, or authority figures make mistakes at one point or another. But if your parents are doing something that you don’t like or is hurting you in some non-abusive way, it’s OK to establish an open line of communication about what’s bothering you by telling them about it. You’ll both benefit from it.

How do you get your parents to leave you alone?

Talk to your parents about boundaries.

  1. Remember they don’t have it “out for you” so don’t be afraid to approach them.
  2. Be honest and open, but don’t attack your parents.
  3. Just knowing that your parents are aware of what you are going through can reduce your feelings of annoyance towards them.